About the series
Forensic Files is one of the original forensic true crime programs. It premiered in 1996, aired internationally as Medical Detectives, and ran for more than a decade with reruns ever since. Narrated for most of its run by Peter Thomas, each episode follows a single case and shows how forensic science, from DNA and trace evidence to toxicology and entomology, turned physical clues into a solved crime.
This is the official Forensic Files site, from Content Partners, the company that owns the series. Episodes stream from partners including Oxygen True Crime, Pluto TV, Tubi, Peacock, Prime Video, Sling, and the FilmRise True Crime channel on YouTube; we organize them and add the context around them.
What you'll find here
The hub is built around four things people look for after an episode ends. The episode guide covers the series with summaries you can actually skim. Curated playlists group episodes by theme, from cold cases to crimes of passion, so a night of watching is already planned. Case files turn a single investigation into a short quiz where you weigh the evidence before the reveal.
The Forensics Resource Center is the explainer side of the site. It breaks down the methods that show up again and again on the show, like DNA analysis, trace evidence, and forensic entomology, in language that does not assume a science degree.
What's in the catalogue
Where the content comes from
Forensic Files is owned by Content Partners, and episodes stream through the partners listed on the Brand Partners page. Episode summaries, chapters, and transcripts are generated through Podspun, the platform that powers the hub, and then reviewed before they go live.
The forensic explainers are written for a general audience and checked against published, mainstream sources. They are meant to help you follow what is happening in an episode, not to serve as a substitute for professional or legal advice.
How we handle accuracy
True crime sits close to real people and real harm, so we keep a few rules. We describe cases as they were reported and resolved, we avoid naming people who were never charged, and we treat the science as education rather than commentary on any open matter.
If you spot something wrong, tell us. Corrections are easy to make and we would rather fix an error than leave it sitting there.
Common questions
Is this the official Forensic Files website?
Yes. This is the official Forensic Files site, run with Content Partners, the company that owns the series. Episodes stream through the partners listed on the Brand Partners page.
Is Forensic Files the same as Medical Detectives?
Yes. The series airs as Medical Detectives in some countries and as Forensic Files in others. Same episodes, different title depending on where you watch.
Where can I watch the episodes?
Through the streaming partners listed on the Brand Partners page, including Oxygen True Crime, Pluto TV, Tubi, Peacock, Prime Video, Sling, and the FilmRise True Crime channel on YouTube. The Watch page collects the current options.
Who writes the forensic explainers?
The hub's editorial team writes them for a general audience and checks them against published sources. They are general education, not legal or forensic advice.
How do I suggest a correction?
Email us through the Contact page with the episode or article and what needs fixing. We review corrections and update the page when they hold up.
Questions, corrections, or partnership ideas?
We read everything that comes in.